Gunsmith Ii

Gunsmith II performs the full range of work involved in the maintenance and repair of small arms. Makes initial diagnosis and locates deficiencies and malfunctions in automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, carbines, automatic rifles, submachine and machine guns, mortars, rocket launchers, and other small arms and accessories. Disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components; examines for defects, mechanical misalignment and malfunctions. Inspects bores for bulges, pits, or other defects. Inspects chambers for pits, gouges, and powder fouling. Inspects recoil and automatic firing mechanisms, breech mechanisms, machine gun cooling jackets, mounts, elevating and traversing mechanisms, and various other weapon parts, units and assemblies. Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, safety devices, bolts, stocks and other parts and assemblies. Repairs small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies. Uses hand tools, precision gauges and test instruments, and jigs and alignment devices in making repairs and adjustments. Makes operational checks of repaired weapons to assure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation. Performs two level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging. Observes all safety and Physical Security rules, regulations, and procedures.

Performs scheduled and special inspection of small arms to determine serviceability and condition, modification required, and extent of repairs necessary. Conducts a complete initial inspection to determine if defects indicated on the job order are actual malfunctions. Conducts acceptance inspection to determine if all organizational maintenance has been completed by units and if maintenance repair is warranted. Lists repairs required on appropriate forms indicating what assembly or subassembly is to be repaired, modified, adjusted or replaced and the parts and materials required. Determines if repairs are authorized at the local level or must be evacuated to the next level of maintenance support for repairs and identifies needed repairs on weapons evacuated to the next level. Conducts operational tests and inspects weapons to ensure specifications are met prior to issue to units or turn-in for storage. Responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms, parts, and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, in vaults with limited access.

Makes technical assistance visits to support unit maintenance operations, deployment exercises, etc. Prepares reports on recurring equipment failures, and suggests corrective actions to preclude recurring faults. Assists supply personnel in identifying small arms components and parts.